Nuclear Medicine Technician

Medical City Denton; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Medical City Heart and Spine is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician to join our team in a full-time capacity. You will work under a Nuclear Medicine Physician to perform PET and Nuclear Medicine imaging, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure radiation safety across patient tests.

The role requires certification in NM or NMTCB, Texas licensure, and current BLS; ACLS within six months is expected. A strong emphasis on accuracy and patient care across in-patient and outpatient settings is

Qualifications

• CAHEA accredited Nuclear Medicine program completion or equivalent.
• Texas Medical Technology Registry (MTR) must be current.
• Certification by ARRT (NM) or NMTCB is required.
• NMTCB PET certification is preferred.
• Current BLS provider required; ACLS within 6 months of hire or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Under guidance of a Nuclear Medicine Physician, perform general radiographic procedures as part of Nuclear Medicine/P.E.T imaging.
• Apply isotopes for radiographic diagnosis with independence and initiative.
• Perform tests for in-patients and out-patients.
• Operate Nuclear Medicine cameras and varied equipment.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals as outlined in scope of practice.
• Demonstrate strong radiation safety practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

CAHEA accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

MTR State of Texas

ARRT NM or NMTCB certification

NMTCB PET certification

American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Medical City Heart and Spine

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Full Time

Days

Monday - Friday

7AM - 3:30PM

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Nuclear Medicine Technician with Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• Under the guidance of a Nuclear Medicine Physician, the Nuclear Medicine/P.E.T Technologist accomplishes one or a combination of several general radiographic procedures
• Performs at a technical level requiring a high degree of independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply isotopes for radiographic diagnosis
• Performs test in-patients and out-patients
• Utilizes a variety of Nuclear Medicine cameras and varied equipment
• Administers pharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals as outlined in Nuclear Medicine Scope of Practice
• Demonstrates industry in radiation safety
• Other duties as assigned

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Graduate of CAHEA accredited school of Nuclear Medicine preferred
• MTR State of Texas
• ARRT (NM) or NMTCB certification
• NMTCB PET certification preferred
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS provider
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS provider required within 6 months of hire or transfer date

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals are hospitals for specialized advanced cardiovascular and spine care. The facilities are located near Medical City Dallas. They are designed to be efficient and result in faster recoveries. We offer an enhanced patient experience. Patients will benefit from leading edge treatments and technology. We offer clinical trials. You will have access to the entire network of Medical City Healthcare hospitals and specialists. Medical City Heart Hospital has 65+ private patient rooms. The facility provides a wide array of cardiac services. Services include complex vascular and heart surgery and advanced heart failure treatment. We offer minimally invasive vascular surgery and other specialized heart care. The facility has a dedicated cardiac emergency room. Medical City Spine Hospital has 25+ beds. It provides spine care for common spine disorders. Spine care is also provided for rare, hard-to-treat spinal deformities. Those include adult and pediatric scoliosis and spondylolistheses. We offer complex spine surgery and minimally invasive surgical options.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.